Concern for people on a west Dorset beach in the vicinity of a rock fall sparked an emergency response from the coastguard

Bridport is set to see in the New Year in its usual lively fashion, with celebrations spilling out across the town

A town is getting ready to plunge into the cold waters of west Dorset in order to raise money for charity

See if you can recognise yourself or anyone you know in these 50 photos of New Year's Eve in Bridport from 15 years ago

Remembering the Fisherman's Arms pub in Chickerell

A vehicle overturned closing a road in west Dorset as injuries were reported

Dorset Council has announced its rubbish collection timetable for over the New Year period

Concerns for a swimmer thought to be cut off by the tide sparked an emergency response in Lyme Regis

Firefighters in west Dorset were called to action on Christmas Day to rescue two people and a dog who had got trapped in a barn

PEOPLE from across Dorset have been named in the King's New Years Honours list

LEISURE and public health planning applications feature among the latest plans for West Dorset.

The last St Mary’s Bridport parkrun of 2025 had a 'wonderful feel good feel'

A 63-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault in Bridport town centre.

Here's the story of how the now-redundant Charmouth road tunnel on the old A35 in Dorset came about

This one subtle sign about your pet's sleeping habit that could mean they have an underlying health condition, experts have warned.

A health alert for cold weather has been triggered with temperatures set to drop at the start of the new year

It is against the law to set off fireworks between 11pm and 7am in the UK, however, there are exemptions - the laws to be aware of.

Extensive damage was caused during a burglary at an address in Bridport just before Christmas.

Vegan foods aren't all cocoa balls and tofu - you'll be surprised to know that some of these everyday items are vegan

Michael Dooley, Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset shares stories from across the county

An annual model railway exhibition is to be held in Beaminster in the new year

A re-worked version of Beauty and the Beast is coming to west Dorset

In this piece from the Bridport News archive we're remembering a shy resident of Rampisham who would walk five miles to the shop whilst in her 90s

A major landslide in Charmouth in December 2000 was described as a 'giant lava flow'

These are the Bank Holidays to look forward to in 2026

A credit score isn’t fixed, so with the right habits and a little consistency, your score can improve faster than you think.

Firefighters were called to help due to concerns for people trapped in a vehicle after a crash

This extract from a book on quirky Bridport by Tegwyn Jones tells how the arrival of the railway caused uproar in Bridport - which used to have its own local time

A west Dorset MP is supporting the end of inequal access to IVF that sees couples in Dorset subject to a ‘postcode lottery’

The lovely west Dorset village of Chideock may have traffic on the A35 thundering through it these days but back in the 14th century it had its own castle.

Wetherspoons pubs will be offering discounted alcoholic and non-alcohol drinks at 600 of its pubs with some food also cheaper than usual in its January sale.

A road will close overnight for four nights next month to allow engineers to complete cabling works.

West Bay's Boxing Day swim has been cancelled after tragic events in east Devon

These old photos show us what Beaminster Tunnel looked like in its early days

A lifeboat was launched to reports of multiple swimmers in difficulty.

A family business in West Bay has described the struggles that independent businesses are facing as hospitality is ‘on its knees’

Leading artist James Whistler was inspired by the Dorset seaside town of Lyme Regis

The traditional Boxing Day swim at West Bay has been cancelled.

Video shows huge waves engulf Christmas swimmers in Devon

Video shows huge waves engulf Christmas swimmers in Devon

A popular and quirky event is returning to Bridport to get the new year under way

Chris Chibnall has written a thriller set in a West Dorset village not far from the fictional town of Broadchurch

Hollywood actor Patrick Swayze that is loved for his iconic roles in cult films has unlikely family ties to Bridport

It’s no secret to locals that west Dorset is home to some of the most beautiful coastal paths and trails in the country, but one in particular has been recognised as a national treasure.

North Road in the west Dorset village of Chideock is to be closed for a water pipe replacement

Moscow Drug Club will perform at Drimpton Village Hall as part of the new programme by Dorset’s arts charity Artsreach

Exciting new plans are underway for a historic pub in Bridport as new tenants are set to take over in the new year

NOT all heroes wear capes, in fact some of them wear wetsuits and lifejackets.

LYME Regis and Charmouth have seen a number of planning decisions in recent days, with several notable approvals.

CHRISTMAS, a time of joy, feasting, family, and merriment.